Visual_Arts_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Monday, December 13, 2004
4:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Minutes
Commissioners Present
Maya Draisin, Jeannene Przyblyski, Barbara Stauffacher Solomon
Absent: Dede Wilsey
Staff Present
Richard Newirth, Director of Cultural Affairs; Nina Dunbar, Jill Manton, Judy Moran, Kristen Zaremba
Note: All votes are unanimous unless recorded otherwise.
The meeting commenced at 4:08 p.m.
- Consent
The following motion was revised.
- Motion to approve Wedding Portraits, six original poster designs for the Art on Market Poster Series 2005 by Felecia Carlisle and Jessica Hobbs for installation on Market Street between February 10 and May 12, 2005.
Motion: Motion to adopt the consent calendar item
Moved: Przyblyski/Draisin
- Harvey Milk Recreation and Arts Center – New Project
Project Manager Nina Dunbar introduced the new art enrichment project associated with the Recreation and Parks Department Capital Improvement project at the Harvey Milk Recreation and Arts Center, which is located at 50 Scott Street adjacent to Duboce Park. She stated that the project will be going to Civic Design for Phase II, Design Development in January and has a total art enrichment budget of $120,000, of which approximately $80,000 will go to the artwork contract. Ms. Dunbar introduced the project architect, Jean Lemanski, Principal with Lemanski & Rockwell Architects Inc. Ms. Lemanski presented an overview of her firm's designs for the facility. She explained that the renovated recreation center will have an open plaza and a new multipurpose performance space. She stated that there are a number of public art opportunities at the following sites: the plaza, which also serves as a pedestrian corridor from Scott Street to Duboce Park; the glass windows of the performance space's lower level; and the east wall of the existing building facing onto Duboce Park. Ms. Dunbar added that, given the name of the center, the new artwork will commemorate the life and work of the late Harvey Milk, which was previously agreed to by both the Arts Commission and the Recreation and Parks Department.
Ms. Dunbar provided the Commissioners with a list of potential selection panelists. She stated that geographic eligibility would be limited to artists from California. Artists would be selected from the existing Recreation and Parks Pre-qualified Artist Pool, new Central Subway applicants and additional invited artists. Ms. Dunbar stated that the finalists will be selected on the basis of proposals in addition to qualifications.
Commissioners Przyblyski and Solomon stated that the plaza and corridor present the best art opportunities. Commissioner Solomon added that lighting opportunities ought to be considered. Commissioner Draisin stated that the wall facing the park would be a good site for projections from the interior of the building. Ms. Dunbar asked for a member of the Committee to serve on the artist selection panel. Commissioner Przyblyski agreed to serve.
Public Art Program Director Jill Manton stated that the Visual Arts Committee will review the proposed removal of the Johanna Poethig mural at the January meeting.
Motion: Motion to approve the Harvey Milk Recreation and Arts Center public art plan and selection process.
Moved: Draisin/Przyblyski
Motion: Motion to approve the following individuals to serve on the artist selection panel pool for the Harvey Milk Recreation and Arts Center public art project: J.D. Beltran (artist), Sharon Bliss (SFSU Gallery Manager), Chris Johnson (artist), Yumi Lee (artist/architect), Dan Nicoletta (photographer, and friend of Harvey Milk), Ann Kronenberg (campaign manager and friend of Harvey Milk), Derek Rainey (magazine art director), Vicki Saulls (artist), Carol Maxwell (community), Mark Scheuer (community), and client and facility staff representation as selected by staff.
Moved: Przyblyski/Draisin
- Pulgas Water Temple Project
Project Manager Nina Dunbar presented proposal revisions by artists Tom Otterness and Diana Pumpbelly Bates. She explained that each artist was asked to respond to specific concerns expressed by the selection panel and the Visual Arts Committee. The revised proposals were reviewed by staff and presented to the PUC staff. The PUC supports the revised Otterness proposal for the Pulgas Water Temple site and is interested in considering the Pumpbelly Bates proposal for another PUC facility. Ms. Dunbar presented slides of two previous projects by Tom Otterness: a bronze gate commissioned for a public library in Cleveland, and a cast concrete frieze for the Los Angeles Federal Court Plaza. She explained that Mr. Otterness submitted an additional revised proposal that includes more sculptural elements as requested by the Visual Arts Committee; however, that proposal, at $205,000, is above the art enrichment budget and is not recommended by staff. Ms. Dunbar reported that the PUC’s new General Manager, Susan Leal, strongly supports the revised Otterness proposal at the original budget.
Commissioner Przyblyski stated that she supports the selection of Otterness as the project artist, but expressed concern with the revised proposal regarding the logo placement at the break of the gate. She pointed out that if one side of the gate is thrown off alignment, the logo would lose its integrity. Commissioner Solomon concurred that she was also concerned about the placement of the logo.
Commissioner Przyblyski concluded her comments by supporting the Pulgas site as an important location for a prominent commission for the PUC and the Arts Commission. She recommended that Otterness be awarded the commission, but with an increased budget more consistent with the prices his other public sculptures were commanding. She asked for recommendations from staff for a not-to-exceed amount. Nina Dunbar noted that the PUC may be reluctant to increase the budget for the project.
The following motion was revised.
Motion: Motion to approve the selection of Tom Otterness as the artist to design, fabricate and install an artwork for the entry gates of the Pulgas Water Temple site.
Moved: Przyblyski/Draisin
The following motion was revised.
Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Tom Otterness in an amount not to exceed $250,000 (pending PUC approval of additional funds) for design, fabrication, and installation of artwork for the entry gates of the Pulgas Water Temple.
Moved: Przyblyski/Draisin
- Ocean Avenue Streetscape Project
This item was continued to the next meeting.
The following motion was continued.
Motion: Motion approve artist Laurel True’s mock-up and revised designs for the Ocean Avenue Streetscape Sun Spheres project, and to authorize the artist to proceed with fabrication.
- South East Water Pollution Control Plant (SEWPCP) Project
This item was continued to the next meeting.
The following motion was continued.
Motion: Motion to approve Victor Zaballa’s revised design for two water-themed terrazzo and mosaic wall panels for the South East Water Pollution Control Plant.
The following motion was continued.
Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with American Terrazzo Company for fabrication and installation of two terrazzo artworks designed by Victor Zaballa for the South East Water Pollution Control Plant in an amount not to exceed $47,000.
- Academy of Sciences
Public Art Program Director Jill Manton reported on the Academy of Sciences art enrichment project. She stated that the Visual Arts Committee will need to appoint a new Commission liaison to the Academy Art Advisory Committee since the previous liaison, Dugald Stermer, has stepped down from the Commission. She reiterated that the Commissioners will also appoint an additional arts professional to the Advisory Committee and she welcomed Commissioners’ suggestions of candidates. Ms. Manton reported that the Academy of Sciences building is almost fully designed and that the art will most likely be outdoors and will be sculpture. Finally, Ms. Manton distributed a report to the Commissioners regarding the art enrichment allocation from 1995 Steinhart Aquarium Bond.
- New Business
- Old Business
- Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by Jennifer Lovvorn, Public Art Program Associate
Approved by Richard Newirth, Director of Cultural Affairs
12/28/2004
Notices
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